This is a list of noteworthy defunct comic book conventions (as distinct from anime conventions, furry conventions, gaming conventions, horror conventions, multigenre conventions, and science fiction conventions). This a companion to List of comic book conventions.
Africa
Ivory Coast Coco Bulles (2001–2007)
Europe
Italy Komikazen in Ravenna (2005-2016)
Portugal Amadora BD in Amadora, Portugal (1989-2019)
Sweden UppCon, Uppsala, Sweden (2002-2012)
United Kingdom British Comic Art Convention, England (1968–1981) CAPTION, England (1992–2017) Comic Expo (Bristol International Comic & Small Press Expo), Bristol, England (2004–2014) — successor to Comic Festival Comic Festival, Bristol, England (1999–2004) — began as "Comic 99" Comic Mart, London (1972– 1987) Edinburgh Comic Con, Edinburgh, Scotland (2014–2022) Hi-Ex, Inverness, Scotland (2008–2012) United Kingdom Comic Art Convention (UKCAC), London, England (1985–1998) — final convention took place in Manchester
Asia Bangladesh Dhaka Pop Culture Expo, Dhaka
India Comics Fest India, New Delhi (2008-2013)
Saudi Arabia Saudi Comic Con, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia (2017)
North America
Canada Central Canada Comic Con, Winnipeg (1994-2019) Toronto Comic Con, Toronto (2003–2012) — acquired by Wizard Entertainment in 2009 Vancouver Halloween Parade & Expo, Vancouver
United States Academy Con, New York City (1965–1967) Adventure Con, Knoxville, Tennessee (2002–2012) Atlanta Fantasy Fair, Atlanta (1975–1995) Boston Comic Con, Boston (2007–2017) Comic Art Convention, New York City (1968–1983) — also held in Philadelphia from 1977–1979 Comix Fair, Houston (1983–c. 1996) — replaced the defunct Houstoncon ConGlomeration, Louisville (2001-2019) Creation Con, New York City (1971–1988) — variously named "Big Comicon Creation Convention," "Creation Comic Book & Pop Culture Convention," "Creation '78", etc. Dallas Fantasy Fair, Dallas (1982–1995) Detroit Triple Fan Fair, Detroit (1965–1978) FantaCon, Albany, New York (1979–1990; 2013) Houstoncon, Houston (1967–1982) Intervention, Washington, D.C. area (2010-2016) Magnum Opus Con, Georgia and South Carolina (1986–2001) Metro Con, Washington. D.C. (1970–1971) — produced by teenager Gary Groth; attendees included Phil Seuling, Bud Plant, and Dave CockrumJacobson, Aileen. "Serious Comics Fans," Washington Post (August 16, 1971), p. B2. Multicon, Oklahoma City (1970–1982) North Texas Comic Book Show in Dallas (2011-2020), quarterly OrlandoCon, Orlando (1974–1994) Stumptown Comics Fest, Portland, Oregon (2004–2013) UnCommonCon, Dallas (2000–2001) Wildcat Comic Con, Williamsport, Pennsylvania (2012–2014)
Notes A convention is presumed noteworthy if it has received significant coverage in reliable sources that are independent of the convention and satisfies the inclusion criteria for a stand-alone article. Other conditions may apply.
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